Ryan LaCroix

Operations Director
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Ryan LaCroix joined KOSU’s staff in 2013. He hosts All Things Considered, Oklahoma Rock Show, Oklahoma Rock Show: Rewind, and Oklahoma Music Minute.

Prior to KOSU, he taught at ACM@UCO, wrote for Oklahoma Today magazine, and co-authored two books for the Oklahoma Historical Society. He also serves on the music selection commitee for Norman Music Festival. He holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma and lives in a rural Oklahoma town with his wife and son.

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KOSU Listeners Share Their Favorite Country Songs

By • Sep 13, 2019
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Ken Burns 'Country Music' documentary premieres on PBS stations this Sunday at 7pm. And this summer, we've been asking listeners to tell us about a country song that made a big impact on their life.

We received hundred of responses, detailing childhood memories, first kisses, songs that made them think, and how hearing the music of folks like Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson helped them do an about-turn on country music.

Tiny Town Concert: Steelwind

By • Aug 6, 2019

KOSU and The Spy are collaborating with The City of Guthrie, Hoboken Coffee Roasters, and The Visual Brain to bring you the Tiny Town Concert Series.

Oklahoma Music Minutes for August 5-9: Live Music You Should See And Hear This Week

By • Aug 5, 2019

Every week, the Oklahoma Music Minute gives a run down of where you can see live music. There is so much great music being played in the state and we encourage you to get out and see some of these musicians live! Here are our picks for the week of August 5-9.

KOSU To Host Three Free Screenings Of Ken Burns' New Documentary 'Country Music'

By • Jul 30, 2019

KOSU Radio will host three free screenings across the state of Ken Burns' new documentary Country Music, ahead of its September 15th premiere on PBS stations. This screening will provide an overview of the entire Country Music series, with a series of segments featuring stories about Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, and more.

The Spy Playlist: Chastity Belt, Bleached, Thom Yorke, & More

By • Jul 17, 2019

Every Tuesday, The Spy adds new music to its rotation. Here are the adds for the week of July 16, 2019. This week's playlist includes new songs by Chastity Belt, Bleached, Violent Femmes, Thom Yorke, and so many more.

Oklahoma Music Minutes for July 15-19: Live Music You Should See And Hear This Week

By • Jul 15, 2019

Every week, the Oklahoma Music Minute gives a run down of where you can see live music. There is so much great music being played in the state and we encourage you to get out and see some of these musicians live! Here are our picks for the week of July 15-19.

Tiny Town Concert: Dustin Ragland

By • Jul 8, 2019

KOSU and The Spy are collaborating with The City of Guthrie, Hoboken Coffee Roasters, and The Visual Brain to bring you the Tiny Town Concert Series.

KOSU & The Spy Welcome The Mean Hustle To The Airwaves

By • Jul 2, 2019
Doug Schwarz

KOSU and The Spy are pleased to announce the addition of a new music show to our Sunday night music lineup.

The Mean Hustle Broad Cast is a weekly radio show created, produced, and hosted by Ali Harter-Street, featuring an all-female music line-up. The show is an extension of Ali's The Mean Hustle Project, which aims to create powerful platforms for girls & women in every industry to showcase the work they are already doing and to discuss the work they have ahead of them.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

By • Jul 1, 2019

For June 2019's Heavy Rotation, take a listen to NPR member stations' most loved songs of this month. You'll find upbeat pop selections from REYNA and Kyle Craft's innovative take on the classic rock sound. Heavy Rotation is the perfect way to immerse yourself in different music scenes around the country, while discovering some hidden gems to add to your music library.

Oklahoma Rock And Roll With Steve Ripley Returns For An Encore Presentation

By • Jun 28, 2019
Phil Clarkin

KOSU is happy to announce that we will be airing an encore presentation of Oklahoma Rock and Roll with Steve Ripley, beginning this Sunday, June 30th at 7 p.m.

The 20-part radio series, which first aired on KOSU in 2009, explores the music of Oklahoma artists and songwriters and their influence on Rock and Roll.

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